43 h. ago How a tiny French village became a hub of royals and rock stars

Ros Wynne-Jones visits a French retreat once revered by royalty and now loved by Hollywood legends. In 1660, King Louis XIV and his mum Anne of Austria made a pilgrimage to the Notre Dame de Grâces church here, to thank the Virgin Mary for Louis’ miraculous birth

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4 d. ago 'Ghost' village where everyone forced to leave in 1943 as time stopped and gates locked

Tyneham village in Dorset was abandoned in 1943 when the British military requisitioned the village for training purposes during World War Two - and the villagers were never able to return

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4 d. ago 'Married men from local village DM me while their smug wives shop in Primark'

'Britain's most hated woman' Carla Bellucci has claimed married men from her local village have been popping up in her DMs all while their unsuspecting wives 'look down' on her

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5 d. ago Emmerdale's Olivia Bromley reveals 'triggering' plot as villager 'mirrors' young Dawn

The Dawn Fletcher actress is centre of a difficult storyline in the Dales

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7 d. ago The picturesque village named one of UK's 'prettiest' with medieval castle

Nunney has previously been dubbed the 'prettiest village in England' and it's easy to see why, with its medieval castle, traditional pub and picturesque surroundings

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8 d. ago Inside tiny Louth village's week of horror as husband, wife and son 'violently murdered'

A quiet, leafy village in Co Louth became centre of an internationally-followed alleged triple murder earlier this week, as deserted roads were quickly replaced with multiple police cars and forensics crews

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8 d. ago The fabulous village with stunning river views crowned one of UK's best places to live

A picturesque river village so magical it inspired a literary classic has been named one of the top places to live in the UK - a member of the royal family was also raised there

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1 week ago Historic UK village with bustling high street and pretty homes is 'finest place to live'

The Black Country village has been rated as one of the top places to live in the UK – and it's easy to see why.

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1 week ago Hidden Cotswold gem where it feels like you are stepping back in time

Swinbrook is a village that has stood the test of time and has maintained its pretty countryside appeal.

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1 week ago Picture perfect village 'unspoiled by tourists' with amazing royal connection

Clovelly is a village in Devon that has been largely untouched by time, and has a very surprising royal connection

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1 week ago Pretty village visited by Queen Elizabeth that's officially the centre of the UK

Dunsop Bridge, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Bowland, is the closest village to the exact centre of the UK, which has been pinpointed by Ordnance Survey

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1 week ago Overlooked 'colourful' village with stunning beaches and very unique attraction

Alnmouth is a picturesque seaside village with pastel-painted cottages, a vast sandy beach and a history as a busy port

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1 week ago Tiny village named one of Britain's prettiest with 'shockingly few visitors'

The charming northern village is a hidden gem with "magical" scenery, according to visitors

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1 week ago Real life Slow Horses village hailed 'prettiest ever' with golden cottages

Castle Combe in Wiltshire is often called "the prettiest village in England" - a title it has held onto for decades thanks to its honey-coloured cottages, winding streets and setting beside the By Brook

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2 w. ago Big Brother 2024 winner Ali Bromley reveals she's back working at 'demanding' job

Ali Bromley, who won the second ITV series of Big Brother last year, has shared some words of wisdom to the latest batch of housemates ahead of the 2025 series

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2 w. ago 'Beautiful' UK village just as stunning as the Italian Riviera

It may not have the heat of Italy, but this tiny village sitting on the British coast is built to almost exactly reflect it - and it even has the same climate

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2 w. ago Tiny UK village with stunning beaches and a storybook ancient castle

One tiny village in North Wales has it all - stunning beaches, a historic castle and rich local history. It has been dubbed the "Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia" and it's easy to see why

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2 w. ago 'Magical' village is so beautiful and everyone will recognise it

The traditional fishing village is the home of a popular British TV programme, and the area itself feels like something out of a movie set

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2 w. ago Charming UK village that's suddenly become the 'country's new build capital'

New research has shown the UK towns and villages that have been developing new housing, with the new build capital likely to surprise many as it's a quiet UK village

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2 w. ago 'Picture postcard' village with tranquil stream often overlooked for famous neighbour

The Cotswolds is home to some of the most picturesque villages in the UK, but one in particular stands out for its golden stone buildings, peaceful stream and ancient church

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